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Public Art

Through collaborations with a very diverse group of organizations the City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Department brings both experimental and traditional art to your parks. Below is a current list with map to art currently on display. We also have invite you to explore past exhibits.

Past Exhibits

Swansation

A public art project in originating in downtown Lakeland responsible for bringing the community together to celebrate one of Lakeland's most well known celebrities, the swan. The majestic swan, widely considered the mascot of this community, is prevalent in much of its landscape. From murals, to pictures, & even sculptures, the swan lives not only at Lake Morton, but also in the hearts of the local residents.

J. Seward Johnson Collection

J. Seward Johnson is a world famous sculpture known for his life-size, realistic cast bronze figures. His work depicts ordinary people performing everyday tasks.

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Comprehension

Crossing Paths

Generation Bridge

Go Fetch

Gotcha

Holier than Thou

Mid-Stream

No Mommy That one

Oops

Out of Sight

Ready to Make a Break

Sidewalk Concert

Sidewalk Judge

The Search

There you can Grow

Time to go Fishing

Waiting to Cross

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Kaleidoscope

In October 2006, butterfly sculptures - 35 of them with wingspans of 5 feet to 7 feet - began appearing around Lakeland. The public-art project was sponsored by Kaleidoscope, a partnership that united the community to raise funds for CommonGround, an inclusive playground for children of varying abilities and disabilities.